What's Heraklion like?
Visitors to Heraklion like this family-friendly destination's beaches, museums, restaurants, and port. Why not go on a fun excursion to Heraklion Port? While you're here, stop by Palace of Knossos and Knossos Archaeological Site.
Where are the best places to stay in Heraklion?
Here are our travelers' top 4 places to stay in Heraklion:
AneSea Hotel, in Hersonissos
Mountain hotel within easy reach of Stalis Beach- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 2 bars • Outdoor pool
City Lion by Semavi, in Heraklion
City-center guesthouse within easy reach of Heraklion Port- Free WiFi • Attentive staff
The Nest Resort, in Hersonissos
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Star Beach Water Park- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa
Crete Golf Club Hotel, in Hersonissos
Luxury hotel with bar, 24-hour fitness center- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Golf course • Outdoor pool
What is there to see around Heraklion?
- Heraklion Port (13.6 mi/21.9 km from the city center)
- Palace of Knossos (10.7 mi/17.2 km from the city center)
- Knossos Archaeological Site (10.7 mi/17.2 km from the city center)
- Venetian Walls (13 mi/21 km from the city center)
- Hania Gate (13.1 mi/21.1 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Heraklion?
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum (13.3 mi/21.4 km from the city center)
- Watercity Waterpark (13.4 mi/21.6 km from the city center)
- Natural History Museum of Crete (13.5 mi/21.7 km from the city center)
- Historical Museum of Crete (13.5 mi/21.7 km from the city center)
- Dinosauria Park (15.5 mi/25 km from the city center)
Other Popular Heraklion Attractions
- Koubes
- Eleftherias Square
- St. Mark's Basilica
- Lions Square
- Heraklion Loggia